California - Free Public Records

When available, records can be searched
either by accessing free public records online via the record holders database
or by requesting a copy from the agency holding the record - usually for a small
fee. Or, you can
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Birth
records are available for a fee. Some birth records are accessible by computer.
Turnaround time is four to six weeks. A written release may be required. Search
information required: name, date of birth, fathers name, mother's maiden name,
and city of birth. Death records are available with the required feel. Marriage
certificates prior to 1985 available at county where license was purchased.
Divorce records available at county level, the county clerk's office where
divorce was filed.

California has a registry
but current law does not recognize the fact that adoptee reach an age of
majority. To have his or her name entered into this registry, the adoptee,
regardless of age, as well as the adoptive parents, must submit a Waiver of
Rights. No fee to register.

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